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Monday, December 2, 2013

Here are some recent obituaries in connection with the names in the work MCNAUGHTONS OF GLENGARRY, A 4 volume set, 1600 pages, now downloadable published in 2008 by Rhoda Ross and Alex W Fraser, Courtenay, BC

In Memory of

Nina Newton

1915 - 2012

Obituary for Nina Newton

Newton, Nina

APRIL 7, 1915 - MAY 2, 2012

Passed away peacefully at the Prescott Russell Residence surrounded by her loving family. Nina Newton (nee McNaughton) at the age of 97. She was born in Lochiel and lived all her life in the Vankleek Hill area.

Beloved wife of the late Russell Newton. Loving and caring mother of Sandra (Steve) Miners of Toronto, Jim (friend Lisa), Joyce (Ray) Bodnar all of Edmonton and Bev (Barbara) of Vankleek Hill.

Nina was a very special aunt to her many nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by neighbours and friends.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Hillcrest Funeral Home 151 Bond Street, Vankleek Hill on Sunday May 6, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Monday May 7, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Breadalbane Baptist Church, Dalkeith. Interment Breadalbane Cemetery, Dalkeith.

The family would like to express its gratitude to the Residence’s staff for their excellent care and friendship for the past eight years.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association 45 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1L 6E8 or the The Gideons P.O. Box 3619 Stn. Main Guelph, Ontario N1H 9Z9.

At the Cornwall Hospice on Monday, September 2, 2013. Sarah Catherine “Pearl” Rozon (nee McNaughton) of Williamstown; age 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Rene Rozon. Loving mother of Joan Rozon (David MacIntyre) and the late Lloyd Rozon. Caring sister of Hazel Demoulin (late Harold) and the late Malcolm McNaughton. Dear daughter of the late Peter McNaughton and the late Catherine Belle McCallum. Survived by two grandchildren Tamara Finch (David) and Todd Rozon (Wendy), and by four great-grandchildren Matthew, Graydon, Lloyd and Harrison. Pearl will be missed by a special friend, Anna MacDonald. Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 46 Oak St. Lancaster (613-347-3629) on Thursday, September 5, 2013 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm and on Friday from 9:30 am until 10:30 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Catholic Church Williamstown on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 11 am. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the Cornwall Hospice or to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Williamstown would be appreciated by the family. As a Memorial to Pearl a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows-memories live.

Suddenly at his home on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, Albert Edward Brewer of Monkland; age 93 years. Beloved husband of Agnes Christie-Brewer (nee McNaughton). Loving father of Albert (Laurette), Marilyn Arrowsmith (David) and the late Edward (Rachèle). Dear brother of Diana Wakely (Bryn), the late Margaret Chapman and the late George (Joan). Predeceased by his parents Emily and George Brewer and his first wife Marjorie Brewer (nee Gartshore). Proud grandfather of Oona, Zoe, Danny, Kim, Jeannette and Robbie. Deeply missed by his 7 great-grandchildren. Albert was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1941-1945 and saw action in WWII as a surveillance photographer. Friends and relatives may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 114 Main St. South, Alexandria (613-525-2772) on Saturday May 18, 2013 from 1 to 3:30 pm. A Funeral Service will be held at the Alexandria United Church on May 18, 2013 at 4 pm. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund would be appreciated by the family. As a Memorial to Albert a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows – memories live. Condolences may be made online at www.munromorris.com .

Peacefully at Chateau Gardens Nursing Home, Lancaster on Saturday, October 9, 2010. Elizabeth ‘Tibi’ McRae (nee McNaughton) of Lancaster; age 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd George McRae. Loving mother of Ron McRae (Carolyn), Wendy Wert (Les) and Colleen Shepherd (Gary). Predeceased by her infant son Brian. Proud grandmother of Lee (Jill), Wendy (Kennedy), Tamara (Dave), Todd (Wendy), Kim (Rodney), Tracey (Steve), Shawn (Tara); and great-grandmother of Leiland, Ross, Abby, Jack, Grant, Matthew, Lloyd, Ellie, Campbell, Lochlan, Duncan, Norah, Malcolm, Harry, Derek, Graydon, Alastair, and Molly. Dear sister of the late Annabell McNaughton, the late Margaret ‘Peggy’ Thompson (late Edwin), the late Alex McNaughton (Margaret); and sister-in-law of Blanche McRae (late Milton), the late Joan McRae Rost (late Wilfred), the late Jane Oxley, the late Ross McRae, the late Anna McFarlane, and the late Jack McRae. Daughter of the late Edgar L. McNaughton and the late Maude McNaughton (nee Sangster). Tibi graduated from Kemptville Agriculture School in the spring of 1938. She married that autumn, and until she was widowed in March 2000 lived at the McRae Farm in Bainsville. Active in Women's Institute for over 70 years she enjoyed her home, family, community and church. She was a wonderful mother, great cook, avid gardener, and loved sewing and needlework. Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 46 Oak Street, Lancaster (613) 347-3629 on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrew’s & Knox United Church, Bainsville on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Jacqueline Frioud, officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to St. Andrew’s & Knox United Church would be appreciated by the family. As a memorial to Tibi, a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows – memories live.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley McGregor (nee McNaughton) at the Ottawa General Hospital on September 27, 2010 in her 79th year. Dearly beloved wife of the late David H. McGregor. Dearly loved mother of Lynn Hendrie (Jack) and Lori Prendergast (Mark). Proud grandma of Dylan and Samantha Prendergast. Loving sister of Jean Harrison (John). Predeceased by her parents the late Leonard J. McNaughton and the late Florence M. McLaurin and her brother John Alexander “Jack” (late Lillian). Adored aunt of many nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 20 Main St. South, Maxville (613-527-2898) on Friday, October 1, 2010 from 6-9 pm and Saturday from 12:30 pm until 2 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of the Munro & Morris Funeral Home on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 2 pm. Interment will follow in St. Elmo Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the St. Elmo Cemetery or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

At the Glengarry Memorial Hospital on Friday, November 27, 2009. Rene Rozon of Williamstown; age 90 years. Beloved husband of Pearl Rozon (nee McNaughton). Loving father of Joan Rozon (David MacIntyre) of Cornwall and the late Lloyd Rozon (Shannon McDonell of Glen Nevis). Predeceased by three brothers William Rozon (Jeannine of L’Ile Perrot), Leon Rozon, and Paul Rozon. Dear son of the late Denis Rozon and the late Alma Lefebvre. Also survived by two grandchildren Tamara Finch (David) of Toronto and Todd Rozon (Wendy) of Williamstown, and by four great-grandchildren Matthew, Graydon, Lloyd and Harrison. Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 46 Oak St. Lancaster (613-347-3629) on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm and on Wednesday from 9:30 am until 10:30 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Catholic Church Williamstown on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 11 am. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the Glengarry Memorial Hospital Foundation or to St. Mary’s Catholic Church Williamstown would be appreciated by the family. As a Memorial to Rene a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows-memories live.

see p.1142 & 1147 in McNaughtons of GlengarryIn Memory of

Doris Ferguson

1923 - 2009

Life Story for Doris Ferguson

At the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell site on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at the age of 86. Retired high school teacher and proud member of the United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada. Cherished mother of Lynn Lafave (Brent) of Williamstown, and stepmother of Janice, George (Shirley), Darryl (Lise), Kerry (Robin), and Kent (Dianne) Ferguson. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Jesse (Lisa), Jordan, Jenna, Aaron, Cathy, Michael, Melissa, Travis, Connor and Emma, and by one great grandson Tristan. Predeceased by her husband Leonard Ferguson of Strathmore, her parents William and Margaret McWhinnie, her brother Warren (Rae) and her sister Marian McNaughton (Buddy). Survived by her sister Vivian Walker (Lorne) and by her brother Lester McWhinnie (Bernie). Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 46 Oak St. Lancaster (613-347-3629) on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from 7-9 pm, on Thursday from 1-4 pm and 7-9 pm and on Friday from 9:30 am until 10:30 am. Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, Williamstown on Friday, May 29, 2009 at 11 am. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Hospice Cornwall would be appreciated by the family. As a Memorial to Doris a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows-memories live.

Dois McWhinnie Ferguson is a sister on Marian McWhinnie wife of Buddy McNaughton

In Memory of

Annabelle

McNaughton

1913 - 2009

Life Story for Annabelle McNaughton

Annabell passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Chateau Gardens Lancaster in her 96th year. She is survived by her sister Elizabeth “Tibi” McRae of Lancaster, and by her sister in law Margaret McNaughton. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Edgar and Maude McNaughton (Sangster), by her sister Margaret “Peggy” Thompson, and by her brother Robert Alexander and brother in laws Lloyd McRae and Edwin Thompson. Annabell graduated from Ottawa Normal School. She spent ten years teaching in Glengarry County, where she was born. She then crossed the province to Leamington in Essex County, where she spent the next thirty years as principal of Mount Carmel, Ridge, and Margaret D. Bennie Schools. Annabell’s family would like to express a debt of thanks to the staff and volunteers of Chateau Gardens Lancaster for the love and care they provided while she was there. Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 46 Oak St. Lancaster (613-347-3629) on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm and on Wednesday from 9:30 am until 10:30 am. Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, South Lancaster on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 11 am. Private Interment at a later date. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Building Fund or to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. As a Memorial to Annabell a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows-memories live.

After a full and wonderful life, and a long struggle with cancer, Alex peacefully passed away in Alexandria in his 84th year. He cherished his family and will be forever missed by his beloved children Robert (Wendy) of Calgary, Brian of Bainsville, Debbie of Calgary, Geoffrey of Bainsville, Maureen (Brian) of Ottawa, grandson Ross, granddaughter Laura and wife Margaret (nee Warrington) of 53 years. He leaves behind his sisters Annabell and Elizabeth “Tibi” McRae of Lancaster and his brother-in-law Edwin Thompson of Long Sault. Predeceased by his parents Edgar and Maude McNaughton (Sangster) and sister Margaret “Peggy” Thompson. Alex is survived by many nieces and nephews. Alex graduated from Kemptville Agricultural School in 1947 and returned to share the operation of the family farm with his father. McNaughton View Farms is a century farm with a dairy operation. Over the years with many changes and expansions and with the help of his own sons and daughters all enjoyed a busy productive life. Alex was a Holstein Breeder for over 50 years and a prized plowman. He served in local government for a span of 16 years as councilor, deputy reeve, reeve and Warden of SD&G in 1970. A life member of Lancaster Masonic Lodge #207. Alex followed his father as a board member and president of the Glengarry Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Recognized for his agricultural contribution and community involvement he was inducted into the Glengarry Agricultural Wall of Fame and was a recipient of the Queens Jubilee Metal. Already missed by his faithful border collie “Sandy”. Alex’s family would like to express a great debt of thanks to the staff and volunteers of the Glengarry Memorial Hospital for the love and care they provided during his Hospital stay. Special thanks to Mrs. Ray Spooner, palliative care. Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 46 Oak St. Lancaster (613-347-3629) on Monday, October 8, 2007 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm and on Tuesday from 9:30 am until 10:30 am. Funeral Service will be held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Lancaster on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 11 am. Interment will follow in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre or to the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church building fund would be appreciated by the family. As a Memorial to Alex a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows-memories live.

At home on Monday, June 24, 2013. Elizabeth Joyce Cumming (nee MacKay) of Lancaster; age 86 years. Joyce was born in Saskatchewan, raised in Cape Breton and nursed in Montreal. Beloved wife for over 60 years of D. MacNaughton Cumming. Loving mother of Rosann Carr (Sheldon) of Bainsville, Malcolm Cumming (Bonnie) of Williamstown, Ian Cumming (Allison) of Green Valley, and Alex Cumming (Mary) of Williamstown. Predeceased by 1 son Allistair Cumming, by one daughter in law Dorothy Cumming, by 2 grandsons Eric and Liam Cumming and by 3 sisters Evangeline Landsburg, Evelyn Shupe, and Jeanette Lepatourel. Dear daughter of the late J.D. MacKay and the late Bertha Little. Also survived by 15 grandchildren Dan, Emily, Kylie, Alicia, Callum, Marissa, Vera, Margaret, Mac, Mei Le, Ebba, Bryce, Pamela, Lynn and Evelyn, and by 1 great-grandchild Fiona. Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 46 Oak St. Lancaster (613-347-3629) on Sunday, July 7, 2013 from 12 noon until 2 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of the Munro & Morris Funeral Home on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at 2 pm. Interment will follow in the Grinley Cemetery, Fallow Field Rd. Williamstown. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the Hospice Cornwall would be appreciated by the family.

Peacefully, at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Saturday, May 22, 2010. Marion Anne McLeod (nee MacDonald) of North Lancaster; age 63 years. Beloved wife and best friend of Roderick J. McLeod. Loving mother of Shannon MacNaughton (Lyndon) of Dalkeith, Sandra McLeod of Toronto, Roderick A. McLeod (Sarah) of Williamstown, and Kelly McLeod (Dean MacGillivray) of Dalkeith. Proud grandmother of Liam, Cullen, Shayla, Jack, Jorja, Kieren, and Harry. Dear sister of Gordon MacDonald (Sharon) of Williamstown. Daughter of Anna MacDonald (nee McDonell) of Williamstown and the late Robert MacDonald. Marion will be fondly remembered by her former students, neighbours, and friends. Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 46 Oak St. Lancaster (613) 347-3629 on Monday, May 24, 2010 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Williamstown on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 11 am. Interment, St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, Memorial Donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated by the family. As a Memorial to Marion, a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows - memories live.

At St. Joseph’s Villa, Cornwall on Thursday, March 24, 2011. Agnes Catherine Hamre (nee McNaughtan) of Cornwall; age 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Edmund Hamre (1970). Loving sister of Anna Mae Wightman (late Clifford) and Jean Gardner (Melvin). Predeceased by two brothers Theodore “Ted” (late Esther) and Duncan (late Anne). Dear daughter of the late James Alexander McNaughtan and the late Anna Bella Campbell. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A veteran of WWII as a WAC, Agnes packed parachutes at Shilo Camp, Manitoba. After an honourable discharge in 1946, Agnes returned to work in the payroll department at Stelco Steel Co. in Montreal. Interment in Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal at a later date beside her beloved Eddie. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 114 Main St. South, Alexandria (613-525-2772). As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family. As a Memorial to Agnes a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows-memories live.

Passed away peacefully at the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell Site - Janet McDonell Pavilion, on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Theodore “Ted” Campbell McNaughtan of Cornwall; formerly of Dalhousie Station; age 88 years. Ted was born in Dalhousie, Quebec on November 22, 1921. Beloved husband of the late Esther Ruth McNaughtan (nee Robinson). Beloved son of the late James McNaughtan and the late Annabell McNaughtan (nee Campbell). Survived by his son Darryl McNaughtan (Teri Mulligan), daughter Ruth Brodie (Ewen Dewar), and grandson Robert Brodie (Jackie Schellingerhoud); all of Cornwall. Dear brother of Agnes Hamre (late Edmond) of Cornwall, Anna May Wightman (late Clifford) of Lancaster, and Jean Gardner (Melvin) of Bainsville. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one brother Duncan McNaughtan (late Anne MacKenzie) and two nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 46 Oak Street, Lancaster (613) 347-3629 on Sunday, February 14, 2010 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. and Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. A celebration of Ted’s life will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church (The Round Church), Dalhousie Mills on Monday, February 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to St. Andrew’s United Church or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. As a memorial to Ted, a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows " memories live. Condolences may be made online at www.munromorris .com

The Brethren of Masonic Lodge #439, Alexandria are requested to assemble at the Munro & Morris Funeral Home, 46 Oak St. Lancaster on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. for a Masonic Service to honour our late Brother, Ted McNaughtan

About Me

ALEX W FRASER, or Alex Fraser born County of Glengarry, whose U E L ancestors settled in 1784, attended school, Lancaster, Williamstown, worked for Bell Canada, 1967 got ill at school in Ottawa, Ont. During convalescence 1971, he interested himself in the ancestry of his mother, father, pursued this quest by searching local records, cemeteries, he copied headstone inscriptions leading to the publication of Gravestones of Glengarry V 1 1976, V 2 1978.,V 3 1988, V 4 2008.V5 Kirk Hill, V6 Breadalbane, V7 Lochiel, V8 Glen Nevis 2011, published over 28,000 pages of material on the Glengarry Stormont County Ontario Area.
1992 he received the Canada 125th Anniversary medal, 1997 “The Morley K Thomas Award “ for 30 years of weather observing.
1998 Alex joined NATO/Bitron, started using the excellent product to reduce fuel, maintenance costs, 2006 under Bitron reached the Director, Founder, Presidential level in Bitron, averaging with his 1997 GMC 1/2 truck these 10+ years basically every 3rd tank of gas Free.
Rhoda Ross is a great assistance in collecting, sorting, publishing these works. The MacNaughton’s of Glengarry County Ontario area is her creation in this 4 volume work.